The Shirestone Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Shirestone Road Tile Cross Birmingham West Midlands B33 0DH |
| Phone | 01216754686 |
| Reference Number | 138425 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 238 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.2%
Girls: 45.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 12.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | 11 | 19 | 30 |
| 3 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
| 4 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
| 5 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
| 6 | 18 | 11 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 47.9% |
| Pakistani | 12.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 10.1% |
| Unclassified | 7.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 5.9% |
| African | 3.4% |
| White, Other | 2.1% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Caribbean | 1.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Early Years Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-01-29 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-06 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2014-05-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 108 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 6.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 4.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 6.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School
East Meadway, Tile Cross, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0AU |
0.05 miles |
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Leycroft Academy
Gressel Lane, Birmingham, B33 9UE |
0.3 miles |
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Gossey Lane Academy
Gossey Lane, Kitts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0DS |
0.45 miles |
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Fordbridge Community Primary School
Crabtree Drive, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5BU |
0.71 miles |
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Oasis Academy Blakenhale Infants
Blakenhale Road, Garrett's Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0XD |
0.71 miles |
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Oasis Academy Blakenhale Junior
Homestead Road, Garretts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0XG |
0.76 miles |
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Lea Forest Primary Academy
Hurstcroft Road, Kitts Green, Birmingham, B33 9RD |
0.8 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Bosworth Drive, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5DP |
0.89 miles |
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Yorkswood Primary School
Kingshurst Way, Kingshurst, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 6DF |
0.92 miles |
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Hillstone Primary School
Hillstone Road, Shard End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 7PY |
0.95 miles |
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St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Fordbridge Road, Kingshurst, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 6LW |
1.11 miles |
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Elms Farm Community Primary School
Dorncliffe Avenue, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0PJ |
1.12 miles |
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Marston Green Junior School
Station Road, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7BA |
1.17 miles |
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The Oval School
Whittington Oval, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 8JG |
1.18 miles |
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Marston Green Infant Academy
Elm Farm Avenue, Marston Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7AA |
1.18 miles |
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Guardian Angels Catholic Primary School
Hurst Lane, Shard End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 7HN |
1.2 miles |
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Timberley Academy
Bradley Road, Shard End, Birmingham, West Midlands, B34 7RL |
1.21 miles |
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Audley Primary School
Audley Road, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9HY |
1.25 miles |
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Coleshill Heath School
Lime Grove, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 7PY |
1.3 miles |
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Garretts Green Nursery School
117 Garretts Green Lane, Birmingham, B26 2JL |
1.32 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Centre for Accelerated Learning
Sheldon Hall Avenue, Birmingham, B33 0HA |
0.16 miles |
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Tile Cross Academy
Gressel Lane, Tile Cross, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9UF |
0.26 miles |
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Hallmoor School
50 Scholars Gate, Kitts Green, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 0DL |
0.5 miles |
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Grace Academy Solihull
Chapelhouse Road, Chelmsey Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5JS |
0.55 miles |
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Lea Hall Academy
Hallmoor Road, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9QY |
0.68 miles |
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John Henry Newman Catholic College
Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B37 5GA |
0.73 miles |
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Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst
Cooks Lane, Solihull, Birmingham, B37 6NU |
0.92 miles |
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King Edward VI Sheldon Heath Academy
Sheldon Heath Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2RZ |
0.96 miles |
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SILVER BIRCH SCHOOL
170 Packington Avenue, Shard End, Birmingham, B34 7RD |
1 miles |
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WMG Academy for Young Engineers (Solihull)
Chelmsley Road, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5FD |
1.1 miles |
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Cockshut Hill School
Cockshut Hill, Yardley, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 2HX |
1.2 miles |
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Forest Oak School
Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0UE |
1.54 miles |
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Merstone School
Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0UE |
1.54 miles |
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Smith's Wood Academy
Windward Way, Smith's Wood, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0UE |
1.61 miles |
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The Heights Academy
Auckland Drive, Solihull, B36 0DD |
2.02 miles |
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Riverside Education
2 Riverside Drive, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B33 9BF |
2.02 miles |
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Blackwater Academy
14 Riverside Drive, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 9BF |
2.04 miles |
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Castlewood School
Lanchester Way, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9LF |
2.15 miles |
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Park Hall Academy
Water Orton Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 9HF |
2.22 miles |
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Washwood Heath Academy
Burney Lane, Stechford, Birmingham, West Midlands, B8 2AS |
2.28 miles |